Welcome

The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies is Harvard University’s center for interdisciplinary research and study of Russia and the countries surrounding it. We have over 200 affiliates working in disciplines ranging from anthropology to sociology, and whose regional interests span virtually all of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

We believe that fascinating interdisciplinary insights emerge when a diverse group of individual scholars, each of whom is well trained in a single discipline, interact on topics related to a common theme or geographic region. Our goal is to foster these scholars’ development and to stimulate interdisciplinary thinking by creating opportunities for them to meet and exchange views.

The Outreach Program of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies serves K-12 public, private and charter schools in the greater New England area in providing resources for teaching about Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

The Davis Center makes its home in a new and beautiful space in the Center for Government and International Studies, a multi-building complex housing the Government Department, faculty of the History Department who have international research interests, and many of the thriving research centers in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University.

This year we are hosting 20 distinguished Visitors from the United States, Europe, and Central Asia.  While conducting their research, these scholars are also sharing their knowledge with the broader community.  We have an experienced staff, and our long-time Associates continue to provide the background to the Center’s intellectual life.

I look forward to seeing you at many of our events during the 2011–12 academic year.

—Terry Martin, Director